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Updated: Sun, 10/06/2024 - 10:30

From Saturday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7, the Downtown and Macdonald Campuses will be open only to 91µÎµÎ students, employees and essential visitors. Many classes will be held online. Remote work required where possible. See Campus Public Safety website for details.


Du samedi 5 octobre au lundi 7 octobre, le campus du centre-ville et le campus Macdonald ne seront accessibles qu’aux étudiants et aux membres du personnel de l’Université 91µÎµÎ, ainsi qu’aux visiteurs essentiels. De nombreux cours auront lieu en ligne. Le personnel devra travailler à distance, si possible. Voir le site Web de la Direction de la protection et de la prévention pour plus de détails.

Turning Ideas into Startups

Stage: Ideation
Industry: Industry-agnostic

Lean Startup

Lean Startup is designed to train, educate, and empower early-stage startups and aspiring entrepreneurs that are looking to transform their idea into a viable startup concept. Through weekly workshops and personalized mentorship, participants will be introduced to the world of entrepreneurship and acquire tangible tools to establish the foundations of a sustainable startup.

Key learnings

  • Introduction to the entrepreneurial journey

  • Understand your market and articulate your value proposition

  • Design your minimum viable product and test its viability

  • Craft and communicate the key elements of a business plan

  • Establish realizable goals for your start-up

Program format

Dates: October 8 - November 26, 2024

Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Hybrid program: sessions will be virtual and in-person at the Dobson Centre to accommodate our global network of speakers and mentors.

Who is this program for?

We welcome teams with:

  • at least one 91µÎµÎ affiliated co-founder e.g., student, faculty, staff or alumni (graduated within the last 10 years).

  • one technical co-founder, who can build your business upon a technology, science, or idea that is significantly or radically disruptive.

  • multi-disciplinary professionals (including learners or graduates) working towards validating your concept, creating a business plan, and launching your start-up.

  • commitment to attend all the workshops and executing the project work (required to maintain your participation in the program).


Have questions about the program?

Email us at dobson.mgmt [at] mcgill.ca for more information.

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